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Monday, August 8, 2016

A Study of the Life & Times of Edmund Ruffin

Monday, August 15 – 7 p.m. - THE CHARLOTTESVILLE CIVIL WAR ROUND TABLE hosts Will Davis presenting “A Study of the Life & Times of Edmund Ruffin.” Davis received his B.A. in History from the University of Virginia in 1995. The topic of his history thesis was Edmund Ruffin. Will is an amateur historian currently working on a few topics, including a book about the Stonewall Jackson cemetery, his family burial site.

The Charlottesville CWRT is a great organization of American history enthusiasts who get together to dine (optional) and enjoy a presentation on our nation’s fascinating Civil War. Visitors can come the first time for free, children are welcome. Individual year-long memberships are $25.00 (a great deal).

Monthly CWRT meetings are held the third Monday at Westminster Canterbury of the Blue Ridge on 250 East starting at 7 p.m. Dinner (optional) starts at 6 p.m. Dinner menu: salmon, steak, or crab cakes with salad & desert for $20. For more info call Sandy vonThelen at (434) 971-8567.